新加坡联合早报

Singapore's independent perspective, a forward-looking global vision. Providing high-quality news and information, conveying rational and diverse viewpoints.

Singapore Press Holdings · com.zb.sph.zaobaochina

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v7.1.7 61.6 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.1.7 (5364)
Updated: Sep 24, 2026 (17 days ago)
APK size: 61.6 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jun 10, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 29 (5 sensitive)
Website: zaobao.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

新加坡联合早报 is an app by Singapore Press Holdings in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least June 2023. It includes native code for ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.2.7, the minimum Android version rose from 5.1 to 6.0. It asks for 29 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including camera, read phone status and identity and read media images. Compared with version 7.1.6, it adds 1 new permission (“Read media images”) and drops 1 (“Read Google service settings”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v7.1.7

-修复已知问题，提升用户体验

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Lianhe Zaobao, based in Singapore, reports news and observes the world with a rational and balanced attitude and perspective. With over a century of history, its credibility, critical thinking, and influence are widely recognized by the global Chinese community. As the flagship Chinese-language newspaper in Singapore's media landscape, Lianhe Zaobao continuously delivers high-quality news coverage to audiences in Singapore and overseas through its print and digital platforms. The Lianhe Zaobao app not only provides timely and comprehensive news analysis but also presents diverse and engaging multimedia content, from long and short videos, podcasts, interactive news to live broadcasts, meeting the multi-layered information needs of modern readers. Download the Lianhe Zaobao app to read daily real-time updated Chinese news, covering Singapore, international, Southeast Asia, China, finance, sports, culture, entertainment, and more. It also offers insightful current affairs commentary, delving into geopolitical games, regional developments, and social and livelihood issues. *Key Features* - Comprehensive reporting and analysis of Singapore's and global political, economic, and social developments - Rich multimedia content, providing a new audio-visual news experience - Personalized user experience: custom sorting, one-click favorites, and font adjustment - Instant news push notifications

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v4.2.7. Since v7.1.4 it requires Android 6.0+.

v7.1.7 LATEST Sep 24, 2026 61.6 MB TRUSTED v7.1.6 Aug 21, 2026 62.6 MB TRUSTED v7.1.4 Jul 27, 2026 62.6 MB TRUSTED v4.2.7 Dec 23, 2025 22.7 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 24, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Singapore Press Holdings Ltd” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 24, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 24, 2026
Signed byCN=Singapore Press Holdings Ltd, OU=Singapore Press Holdings Ltd, O=Singapore Press Holdings Ltd, L=Singapore, ST=Singapore, C=SG
Signing certificate (SHA-1)48:17:B3:9E:2A:03:E6:E9:32:0F:58:20:83:1A:E2:07:6D:84:F7:57
File MD5fb2ca1ccce25f8d7579b1582912e892a
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (29)

新加坡联合早报 requests 29 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Ad services config android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bind get install referrer service (custom) BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.zb.sph.zaobaochina.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Kill background processes android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
Observe grant revoke permissions android.permission.OBSERVE_GRANT_REVOKE_PERMISSIONS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Query advanced protection mode android.permission.QUERY_ADVANCED_PROTECTION_MODE
Read basic phone state android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

新加坡联合早报 APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of 新加坡联合早报 for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 4.2.7 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.1 and later. Get version 4.2.7 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the 新加坡联合早报 APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is fb2ca1ccce25f8d7579b1582912e892a.